Original Heart Pine in Select Plainsawn Grade contains planks having their original surface wear and color. They may contain mixed grain patterns with knots and other natural character markings throughout without limit. Nail holes, minor cracks or other distressed markings may be present. Original Heart Pine floors can also be produced in a Select Quartersawn grade. Select Quartersawn Original Heart Pine Floors are very rare and will require a longer time to produce.
Select Plainsawn Grade contains both leaf and linear grain patterns with knots and other natural character markings. Knots will not be greater than 1 1/2” on their minor axis. Select Plainsawn Grade may also contain small cracks or filled cracks without limit. Select Plainsawn Antique Heart Pine that is produced from reclaimed beams is our most popular product.
Perfection Quartersawn Grade (CVG – Clear Vertical Grain) is the most durable and the highest quality flooring that we produce. These 100% vertical grain planks contain 98% clear material with a beautiful straight grained face. Perfection Quartersawn Antique Heart Pine is highly sought after as a source for making fine furniture.
Distressed Plainsawn Grade contains mixed grain patterns with knots, nailholes and other natural character markings throughout without limit. Nail holes, minor cracks, filled cracks or other distressed markings will be present. Larger ones are usually filled. Distressed Plainsawn is very popular as a material for building cabinets.
Select Plainsawn Grade in Sinkers contains both leaf and linear grain patterns with knots and other natural character markings. Knots will not be greater than 1 1/2” on their minor axis. Select Grade may also contain small cracks or filled cracks without limit. Sinker Heart Pine has a slightly darker color than materials from reclaimed beams due to its being submerged under water for a long period. It is generally free of nail holes.
Clear Plainsawn Grade contains mixed grain patterns. Materials are virtually free of knots with only an occasional pin knot, 1/2″ or smaller in diameter. Occasional figure may be present in some species. Old Growth Heart Pine is most often sought out as a source for Monster Planking.
Perfection Quartersawn Grade is the most durable and the highest quality flooring that we produce in Old Growth Heart Pine. These 80 to 90% vertical grain planks contain 95% clear material with a beautiful straight grained face. An occasional pin knot or two up to 1/2 -3/4″ may be present.
Aged Plainsawn Grade is a special grade created by an environmentally friendly aging process. This special aging process gives each plank the look and feel of floors that are already 75 to 100 years old. Aged planks are in the medium brown range all the way through the face and have tight knots.